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Canadiens' Dobes Quickly Becoming One Of The NHL's Most Valuable GoaltendersWith his bargain contract and continued stellar play, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes is quickly becoming one of the NHL's most valuable goaltenders.The Hockey News · 2026-10-03
Paul Bissonnette calls Detroit Red Wings ‘bush league’ over Dylan Larkin stuntThe Detroit Red Wings were once the NHL’s model franchise, but those days feel long gone. And the episode at their home opener involving former captain Dylan Larkin may be rock bottom for the franchise. As one of the…Awful Announcing NHL · 2026-10-03
Marco Kasper’s injury causes center-thin Red Wings to shuffleYoung forward will miss at least one game.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-03
Hampus Lindholm said what Bruins fans already suspected about JJ PeterkaBoston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm didn't mince words about new teammate JJ Peterka.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-03
Canucks Game Day: DeBrusk out | Meralainen starts | Defence does matter, y'knowGoals are fun but you won't ever be able to outscore all your problems.The Province NHL · 2026-10-03
Former Penguins defenseman Lyle Odelein dies at 58Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Penguins · 2026-10-03
GM 1 Recap: Boston Bruins @ Winnipeg JetsWell, the Winnipeg Jets 2026-27 NHL season kicked off on Friday in front of a crowd of 15, 209 (a little over a 100 short of a sell out) when the Boston Bruins came to town. The fans were treated to the sight of many…Arctic Ice Hockey · 2026-10-03
Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. Utah MammothThe Blue Jackets are 0-0-2 at home against Utah, and 2-0-2 all-time.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets · 2026-10-03
Wild Player To Watch: Kirill Kaprizov Has Dominated The BruinsBoasting a staggering 39 percent shooting clip and nine goals in seven matchups, Minnesota’s superstar looks to exploit his favorite Original Six victim during Friday’s home opener.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-03
Canucks: Caleb Malhotra helps Boston University to victory in collegiate debutTeammate and fellow Canucks prospect Aiden Celebrini draws raves from Boston University coach Jay Pandolfo for his efforts in 2-1 OT win in AlaskaThe Province NHL · 2026-10-03
‘We Kissed and Made Up’: Daniel Alfredsson Faces Senators For The First Time On Maple Leafs BenchTwo decades after playing the villain in the Battle of Ontario, Daniel Alfredsson prepares to coach against the Ottawa Senators from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ bench. DOCXThe Hockey News - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-03
Patience Rewarded: 3 Rebuilds Set to Take Next StepExhaustion finally caught up with the Florida Panthers last season. In the three campaigns before 2025-26, they played 314 games, the most by any team over a three-year span in…The Hockey Writers - Utah Mammoth · 2026-10-03
Former NHL GM/Head Coach Urges Big Lineup Changes for Maple LeafsIt’s only been two games heading into the weekend, but there are already some hot takes around Toronto about what […]Toronto Hockey Now (Sportsnaut) · 2026-10-03
Winnipeg Jets Practice ReportAhead of their two-game road trip the Jets hit the ice in Winnipeg.Illegal Curve · 2026-10-03
T.J. Hughes has another chance to prove he belongs in the lineupColorado Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes has another chance to solidify his position in the team's lineup this season.Mile High Sticking · 2026-10-03
'It Could Have Been Worse': How Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe Avoided Scary Injury With Cut On His AnkleToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe explains how he avoided a scary injury after getting cut on his ankle by Jake Evans' skate blade in their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.The Hockey News - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-03
NHL Rumours: Larkin Gets Booed, Carlo’s Kneeing Major & Bobrovsky ApologizesIn today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Dylan Larkin, who received a passionate amount of boos for the Detroit Red Wings’ home opener. Elsewhere, Brandon Carlo was given…The Hockey Writers - Dallas Stars · 2026-10-03
What Rangers rookie Dylan Garand said after recording 1st NHL shutoutThe New York Rangers picked up a big win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. New York defeated Detroit 2-0, behind a strong performance from rookie goaltender Dylan Garand. Garand posted his first shutout in the NHL.…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-03
How The Canucks Plan On Learning From Their Recent 9-7 Loss To The OilersThe Vancouver Canucks fell 9-7 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-03
Barkov injury could reopen Panthers' path to Dylan Larkin blockbusterIf Aleksander Barkov misses significant time, the Panthers could suddenly have the cap flexibility and motivation to revisit a blockbuster trade for Dylan Larkin.The Rat Trick · 2026-10-03
Lightning Star Winger Makes Best NHL Players ListBrandon Hagel has been ranked as one of the NHL's best players.The Hockey News - Lightning · 2026-10-03
G2 New Jersey Devils @ New York Islanders: Keep buildingThe Devils will look to replicate a strong opening night performance.Infernal Access · 2026-10-03
James Hagens taught Bruins fans a very important lesson on Friday nightJames Hagens quieted the doubters on Friday night against the Jets, but the Bruins' rookie shouldn't have had doubters to begin with.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-03
3 storylines to watch as Flyers host the struggling HurricanesThe Philadelphia Flyers will host the Carolina Hurricanes for their third game of the season. Here are three storylines to watch during the game.Broad Street Buzz · 2026-10-03
NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres, Oct. 3Welcome back for another glorious campaign of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and…Last Word On Hockey - Sabres · 2026-10-03
Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higherThis was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHLBleedin' Blue · 2026-10-03
Ex-Bruin Gets Ejected In Season Debut With New TeamThe Boston Bruins won a second-straight game last night, knocking off the Winnipeg Jets by a score 4-3 in overtime last night.The Hockey News - Bruins · 2026-10-03
Canadiens Prospect Shines In Season OpenerMontreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage stole the show in his first game of the season with the Michigan Wolverines.The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-03
Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Can Connor Clattenburg climb up to a roster spot?With the 2026–27 NHL regular season officially underway, all eyes are back on the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers regular roster is banged up, with six individuals already on the IR or LTIR. These injuries means more room for…The Oil Rig · 2026-10-03
3 things to watch for as the Jackets host the Mammoth tonight at NationwideThree things we are watching for as the Blue Jackets host the Utah Mammoth tonight at Nationwide Arena.Union and Blue · 2026-10-03